10 Beauty Brands You Didn't Know Were Vegan

With buzz-terms like "all natural" and "eco friendly" popping up on every second beauty product we pick up, it's hard to determine what's vegan and what's not.

What constitutes a "vegan" product? It's a beauty item that hasn't been tested on animals and is free from animal by-products including milk, beeswax, egg, meat, fish and silk or dye from insects. It contains no known animal-derived GMOs or genes used to manufacture ingredients or finished beauty products.

You can check if your favourite beauty product is cruelty-free here or certified by the U.K. Vegan Society here.

Here, some favourites you probably know for their quality, but may not know for their commitment to Veganism.

Eco Tools

The best makeup artists in the business recommend the Eco Tools brushes — it's the ultimate beginners set, and true to it's name, the bristles are synthetic and cruelty-free.

Le Labo Fragrances

The fragrance and body care brand specialise in simple, personalised products made with essential oils and high end synthetic ingredients in place of animal ingredients.

Cover FX

Created by former chief chemist and MD at MAC cosmetics, it's no wonder this brand has seemingly become popular over night. A naturally radiant complexion is assured.

Inika Organic

The brand is only 11 years old, but already they’ve become arguably the leading vegan brand on the market. They’re also 100% Australian. Win, win.

Kester Black

Vegan-Society-certified and cruelty-free, you won't find a single nasty in Kester Black polishes.

Aesop skincare

You won't see "vegan" plastered all over their packaging, but Aesop's plant-based range have always been 100% cruelty and animal by-product free.